Creating a better plant-protein ingredient
Make
Consortia Contribution
$1,341,648
Cluster Contribution
$2,054,845
More Than Protein Ingredients Ltd.
Hamman Ag Research Inc.
Quantum Mechanical Technology (Gentle Processing)
Goal
To create one of the most functional, high quality plant protein ingredients available on the market by innovating from every link in the value chain.
Project Summary
Working with pea and lupin, the project partners will first focus on the breeding and agronomic level to improve the protein quantity and quality of yellow peas, which will bring value to crop input companies and farmers.
The next step is pre-treatment to help prepare the crops for ingredient processing. Quantum Technologies will apply gentle Modified Wave Technology to improve hull removal and optimize the flavour and nutrient profile in both peas and lupins.
The final step is scaling up innovative processing technologies to produce functional protein ingredients for Plant-Based consumer food manufacturers. More Than Protein Ingredients will be building a dedicated commercial-scale innovation line that will take plant-based protein extraction to the next level producing the next generation of food protein ingredients. In addition to the innovation line, More Than Protein Ingredients is constructing a new processing facility near Bowden, Alberta, increasing the availability of Canadian plant-based protein ingredients, creating new jobs and contributing to the local and national economy.
